News Bulletin of 21 August 2025, 2pm

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JDA completes major public environment upgrade in Orange Farm
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The Johannesburg Development Agency has completed a transformative Public Environment upgrade along 16th Street and Moyane Drive in Orange Farm, as part of the Chris Hani Sports Co​mplex initiative—under the broader Orange Farm Turnkey Project.

The investment enhances access, mobility, and public amenities in one of Johannesburg's most vibrant yet historically underserved communities.

The upgrades have reshaped the corridor into a safer, more accessible, and welcoming public space.
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Thando Gumede unveils groundbreaking multilingual Tutor Robot
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KZN businesswoman and former educator Thando Gumede has developed South Africa's first tutor robot.

The robot provides interactive lessons for learners from all grades, as well as real-time feedback in all of the country’s 11 official languages.

The AI-powered robot, created by BSG Technologies, aims to revolutionize education by providing personalized learning experiences, potentially bridging the educational gap in the country.
The project was officially unveiled in Durban in a joint initiative between the Department of Science, Technology and innovation and the Department of Basic Education.
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George Mayor honoured with SALGA Excellence in Leadership Award
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George Municipality mayor, Jackie von Brandis, has received recognition from the South African Local Government Association for Excellence in Leadership.

The award was conferred on nine female mayors across the country, honouring exceptional women in leadership who have demonstrated sound governance and an outstanding commitment to service delivery.

Municipal spokesperson, Debra Sauer, says the recognition underscores the Mayor's dedication to driving effective leadership.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,174.00.
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Stellenbosch University opens Advanced Medical Morphology Learning Centre
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Stellenbosch University unveiled its state-of-the-art Medical Morphology Learning Centre at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on its Tygerberg Campus in Cape Town.

The centre includes virtual and augmented reality systems, interactive touch tables enabling 3D anatomical exploration, and advanced 3D printing facilities for creating tactile models used in surgical planning and health sciences education.

The centre serves as a collaborative hub where health sciences professionals, researchers, clinicians and educators converge, highlighting collaboration while advancing medical research and clinical practice.
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